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The U.S Treasury has blacklisted businessmen it believes are Mugabe supporters. A move that has embarrassed Britain. The news comes as cholera claims its 1000th victim.

The future of sustainable residential design lies in multi-unit development. Two design firms demonstrate effective and sustainable approaches to green building.

I have an old travel writing pal who has vast experience of tramping round obscure and forgotten places and writing about them.

Chagos Islanders have won the right to return to their native lands, from which they were once expelled by the British to make room for the American military.

A tape of one of the five British hostages taken by the Mahdi Army in 2007 has surfaced, causing British officials to believe all five men are still alive.

A very new take on Agatha Christie's Miss Marple stories, featuring an all-star cast: Simon Callow, Richard E. Grant, Dawn French, Catherine Tate...

In many ways, the political moves made by Britain in the late seventies and early eighties encouraged Argentina to attack the Falklands.

In the heart Jenin, next to the open market, there is the old cinema. Marcus Wetter, Ismail Khatib and Fahkri Hamad decided to start the rebuilding project.

Dorothy L. Sayers created the complex and dashing detective Lord Peter Wimsey - and according to some critics, fell in love with him.

T.E. Lawrence is considered as one of the greatest heroes of World War 1 as well as being a great author and poet. His role in the Great War is still prevalent today.

The Indian Nationalist Party sought the support of Nazi Germany to free India from British rule.

London is famous for Xmas shopping, theatres, historic buildings and famous sites. Explore some offbeat attractions and discover something different.

Brief biography of English writer Graham Greene, popular for The Third Man, Brighton Rock and The Quiet American, among others.

Of the many things to do in London, England, the most exciting is taking a ride on the Millennium Wheel. Offering amazing views, it is one of the best London attractions.

With State of Play currently on theatrical release, now is a good time to look at the director's earlier work, best remembered for Forest Witaker's take on Idi Amin.

Virginia Woolf, English novelist and essayist, along with fellow hoaxers of the Bloomsbury Group, pulled off a most embarrassing hoax on the crew of "HMS Dreadnought".

The Churchill Museum in the Cabinet War Rooms, London, England is a fine exploration of the man who led Britain during the World War II.

List of advice and tips to prepare for, to avoid unnecessary stress and enjoy vacation away from home.

Since the Honduran coup, tourists are being encouraged to avoid non-essential travel to the country. But what exactly are the risks that travelers face?

James Barret Scotty Reston became one of America's foremost political writers of the 20th century. A prize-winning journalist, he was also known for his famous quotes.

Politicians fearing accusations of opportunism are too scared to have an honest debate about Afghanistan exit strategy and hand a political gift-horse to the BNP

Throughout the difficult years of Zimbabwe's power struggle, South African President Thabo Mbeki insisted on a "silent diplomacy" towards Mugabe.

A recent survey of Al Qa'ida facts and figures suggests the occupation of Afghanistan has lead to an increased terror threat at home.

These four women overcame abuse to become successful international ministers.